The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me

Finally I can manage to make Aiden

me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out

not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear

My eyes drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his fingertips burned

best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

that I would not see him

a crooked awkward smile and

that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day

something with the way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever

then scratched the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and

embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking

that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and

see him squirm

even more.

was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a

birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker

eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago.

bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who

is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he was

if I

only stated at me

I couldn’t show you I was simping

have to be a bully at all.” I

cupcake.”I pouted.

Aiden cringed, scratching his chin. “I

even a question? You were the biggest one and you still

Aiden looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid

only been a few years

off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be